Here’s your chance to put all your training and hard work to the test! You and your dog are invited to compete in TCOTC’s annual AKC Obedience and Rally Trial. The competition starts with the basics: walking in heel position, coming when called and staying while being right next to other dogs. At higher levels, your dog is judged on exercises such as retrieving over a jump, staying while you leave the room, being directed from a distance over jumps and finding scented objects among a pile of decoys. Participants compete against each other for awards and earn credits (known as legs) towards their own titles.

The public is also welcome to come and watch, free of charge, between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm both days, but we ask that you leave your own dog at home.

The judging program will be posted for download once it become available.

Volunteers needed! Learn more and be inspired!

Volunteering will give you a chance to help your club while getting to know more about dogs, obedience competition and your fellow club members! You can help with moving equipment on Friday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. On Saturday and Sunday, you can assist the judges by stewarding or help serve food in the kitchen.

No experience is necessary. Please contact Corrie through the form below if you are interested in helping out or if you have any questions.

Twin Cities Obedience Training Club

TCOTC is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the relationship between you and your dog. We provide low-cost training opportunities in basic obedience, agility, flyball, tracking and therapy dog work, using principles of positive reinforcement and operant conditioning.